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So i was no angel the first 47 years of my life..but this is vandalism !
You and me both philb.
I have had a battle with Canada Post for the past few years now and, for the same problem. They are not angels either.
Chimo
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Phil:
I would have appreciated a postmark, too... I could have used the block for my collection.
David
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This is no more vandalism than killer cancels were in the 19th century. The job of postal authorities is to ensure that stamps cannot be reused. That's it. While it is great when we get nice cancels, they are under no obligation to do so.
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True its not vandalism..i was surprised someone was observant and "cancelled" the stamps. Most of the oversized envelopes we receive from Europe,Canada and the U.S.come through uncancelled. David Giles takes my envelopes some where and makes sure they get a good cancel.
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I just received a large priority box with 8 copies of the Christmas Wreath Imperf in two strips plus several other misc stamps to make up the rate. They were postmarked with a faint black cancel. THEN ...... some person or persons unknown decided that the postmarks were not dark enough so got out their ballpoint pen and cancelled them again - with about 45 lbs of pressure. Some of the stamps have been neatly bisected.
Tad
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Phil:
The postal clerk allows me cancel the stamps myself! He hands me the canceller.
David
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Every post office is different. I think a lot of it has to do with how busy they are. When all 3 window positions are occupied and the line stretches through the lobby out into the PO box area wait time at our office is in the 20 to 30 minute range. Normal wait time is 5 to 10 minutes.
I try to go during "off peak" times but often many people have the same idea. Looking back at old people trying to juggle their packages (I am one of those "old people") and younger people with multiple packages and multiple kids it's hard to ask for specialized service.
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Remember the Philatelic Window at the Post Office?
Yeah, me niether. I mean, I saw it there, around the corner from the other windows, but it was always closed. Being a curious lad of about 11, in around 1980, I inquired about it once. I waited as the clerk phoned someone, then he leaned over and said in a not-quite-friendly voice "The Postmaster would like to speak with you," and pointed to a big burly fellow who had just emerged from the Postmaster's office. I thought I was in trouble; it felt like being sent to the Principal's office. However the man was nice and asked me about my collection. He spent some time expanding my knowledge about stamps, showing me some of their lesser-known products like year sets and aerogrammes and such. Thereafter I'd always ask if he was in whenever I went in to peruse their wares, as he seemed happy to do it and I'm sure the other customers were happy I wasn't making them wait.
We moved a few months later, but I quickly made friends with the Postmaster (Postmistress, actually. She liked the term, but I've since found other females who prefer to be called Postmaster...) in my new town and she was happy to sell me things at my leisure too.
Chris
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I think theres a sign Philatelic Window at the Rhinebeck post office..one of the beautiful stone post offices F.D.R. had built to stimulate things during the depression. But it may just be a relic of days gone by. A project for me to check out !
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Back when I was a kid in 1973, we moved to Hazlet, NJ. I was delighted to see they had a philatelic counter and it was quite active and always open. The postmaster was a stamp collector and we became friends. We were part of the group that started the Hazlet Stamp Club. He always invited me to come along on trips to distant shows and first day ceremonies.
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
You and me both philb.
I have had a battle with Canada Post for the past few years now and, for the same problem. They are not angels either.
Chimo
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
Phil:
I would have appreciated a postmark, too... I could have used the block for my collection.
David
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
This is no more vandalism than killer cancels were in the 19th century. The job of postal authorities is to ensure that stamps cannot be reused. That's it. While it is great when we get nice cancels, they are under no obligation to do so.
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
True its not vandalism..i was surprised someone was observant and "cancelled" the stamps. Most of the oversized envelopes we receive from Europe,Canada and the U.S.come through uncancelled. David Giles takes my envelopes some where and makes sure they get a good cancel.
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
I just received a large priority box with 8 copies of the Christmas Wreath Imperf in two strips plus several other misc stamps to make up the rate. They were postmarked with a faint black cancel. THEN ...... some person or persons unknown decided that the postmarks were not dark enough so got out their ballpoint pen and cancelled them again - with about 45 lbs of pressure. Some of the stamps have been neatly bisected.
Tad
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
Phil:
The postal clerk allows me cancel the stamps myself! He hands me the canceller.
David
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
Every post office is different. I think a lot of it has to do with how busy they are. When all 3 window positions are occupied and the line stretches through the lobby out into the PO box area wait time at our office is in the 20 to 30 minute range. Normal wait time is 5 to 10 minutes.
I try to go during "off peak" times but often many people have the same idea. Looking back at old people trying to juggle their packages (I am one of those "old people") and younger people with multiple packages and multiple kids it's hard to ask for specialized service.
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
Remember the Philatelic Window at the Post Office?
Yeah, me niether. I mean, I saw it there, around the corner from the other windows, but it was always closed. Being a curious lad of about 11, in around 1980, I inquired about it once. I waited as the clerk phoned someone, then he leaned over and said in a not-quite-friendly voice "The Postmaster would like to speak with you," and pointed to a big burly fellow who had just emerged from the Postmaster's office. I thought I was in trouble; it felt like being sent to the Principal's office. However the man was nice and asked me about my collection. He spent some time expanding my knowledge about stamps, showing me some of their lesser-known products like year sets and aerogrammes and such. Thereafter I'd always ask if he was in whenever I went in to peruse their wares, as he seemed happy to do it and I'm sure the other customers were happy I wasn't making them wait.
We moved a few months later, but I quickly made friends with the Postmaster (Postmistress, actually. She liked the term, but I've since found other females who prefer to be called Postmaster...) in my new town and she was happy to sell me things at my leisure too.
Chris
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
I think theres a sign Philatelic Window at the Rhinebeck post office..one of the beautiful stone post offices F.D.R. had built to stimulate things during the depression. But it may just be a relic of days gone by. A project for me to check out !
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re: i would have appreciated a postmark !
Back when I was a kid in 1973, we moved to Hazlet, NJ. I was delighted to see they had a philatelic counter and it was quite active and always open. The postmaster was a stamp collector and we became friends. We were part of the group that started the Hazlet Stamp Club. He always invited me to come along on trips to distant shows and first day ceremonies.
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